Pt Aide - Woodlawn Rehab

Position Summary

The PT Aide prepares patient treatment areas, patient equipment and patients for treatment. The Aide performs all tasks delegated by the therapist under their direct supervision, reporting changes in condition and reaction to treatment to the therapist. The PT Aide cleans equipment and patient treatment areas as necessary and assist in the transportation or clerical functions where possible. The Aide completes patient treatment for maintenance plans as deemed competent by education and testing.

Aultman Hospital

The PT Aide prepares patient treatment areas, patient equipment and patients for treatment. The Aide performs all tasks delegated by the therapist under their direct supervision, reporting changes in condition and reaction to treatment to the therapist. The PT Aide cleans equipment and patient treatment areas as necessary and assist in the transportation or clerical functions where possible. The Aide completes patient treatment for maintenance plans as deemed competent by education and testing.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Some courses in anatomy, physiology and/or physics, preferred.
• Obtain and maintain current American Heart Association (AHA) training in Basic Life Support (BLS) utilizing Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) is required.

• Basic computer skills.
• Organization skills.
• Adaptability to change work environment or needs.

• Keeps the UD informed of any significant problems or concerns.
• Responds to patient/family complaints.
• Orients new personnel to charts, forms and documentation requirements.
• Provides peer review of job performances on a regular basis.
• Assists with the quality improvement program by reviewing, recommending or implementing quality improvement processes as needed or as directed.
• Assists with compliance of facility operations with federal, state and local rules and regulations.
• Consistently communicates with all patients, families, customers and other personnel in a professional, respectful and courteous manner.
• Demonstrates flexibility in meeting the needs of the department and responds positively to changes in workflow.
• Promotes teamwork by demonstrating willingness to assist others in meeting the needs of all individuals and collaborating effectively with the interdisciplinary team and other departments throughout the organization.
• Complies with infection control and safety policies.
• Completes annual competency requirements.
• Consistently communicates requests, suggestions, concerns or problems to the appropriate personnel.
• Consistently completes assigned responsibilities in required time frame and accepts additional duties and responsibilities as requested by UD.
• Consistently maintains a professional appearance.
• Maintains Aultman standards of confidentiality, including the HIPAA Privacy Rule.
• Creates and fosters a work environment that is consistent with the Mission, Vision and Values of the Aultman Health Foundation.
• Supports strategic organizational goals.
• Abides by the Aultman Code of Conduct at all times.
• Excellent interpersonal and oral/written communication skills; strong organizational and problem-solving skills; ability to stimulate new ideas and create a positive work environment.

• Assists with compliance of facility operations with federal, state and local rules and regulations.
• Consistently communicates with all patients, families, customers and other personnel in a professional, respectful and courteous manner.
• Demonstrates flexibility in meeting the needs of the department and responds positively to changes in workflow.
• Promotes teamwork by demonstrating willingness to assist others in meeting the needs of all individuals and collaborating effectively with the interdisciplinary team and other departments throughout the organization.
• Complies with infection control and safety policies.
• Consistently communicates requests, suggestions, concerns or problems to the appropriate personnel.
• Consistently completes assigned responsibilities in required time frame and accepts additional duties and responsibilities as requested.
• Maintains Aultman standards of confidentiality, including the HIPAA Privacy Rule.
• Creates and fosters a work environment that is consistent with the Mission, Vision and Values of the Aultman Health Foundation.
• Supports strategic organizational goals.
• Abides by the Aultman Code of Conduct at all times.

• Hours of operation with shifts as assigned including occasional overtime, and weekend rotation.
• Lunch and break periods must be coordinated with other staff members to ensure patient receive appropriate interventions.
• Subject to frequent interruptions and changes in priority of duties throughout the day.
• Subject to emergency and other crisis situations.

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